Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Rule Listing Awards

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 3rd July 2015 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date To Be Advised The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Council The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 17th January 2012 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 27th March 2018 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Dianne Allen
University Secretary
dianne.allen@newcastle.edu.au
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This version was current at the time the migration to the the new policy library commenced, however it expired prior to the library being launched. As the document had already been converted it has been left in the history for ease of access. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system.


The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its inclusion in the new UON Policy Library:


28 March 2018:  This rule was rescinded following the approval of the Awards and Graduation Policy.


Amended Policy Contact from Manager, Academic Senate Secretariat to Academic Registrar to reflect structural changes –


3 July 2015 Minor amendments to include details of Council and Academic Senate resolutions, abbreviations and comments.


Amendment 17 January 2012 - Inclusion of Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management), Graduate Certificate in Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) (Exit Award) and Bachelor of Education Studies (Exit Award) which were approved under delegated authority by the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor on 29 September 2011.


New structure for listing University awards approved by Council 14 October 2011 (C11:191). It replaces and rescinds: - Rule Listing Degrees and Diplomas 00635 - Doctoral Awards which may be Conferred Honoris Causa Schedule 000092 - Abbreviation of Qualifications and Institutions Guideline 000912.



Clauses Amended:Rule: All